Brotherly Love

Being one of three brothers is the most incredible gift I have ever received. My brothers have shaped me into the person I am today. 

I am the youngest of three brothers. We are all three years apart. My oldest brother, Robby, is 27, my other brother, David, is 24, and I'm 21. Even though I'm six years apart from my Robby, we are still very close. David and I went to middle school together and were only two years apart in education, so we always remained close. 

Robby and I have become closer as the years have gone by. Being the youngest does make an age gap that can be hard to overcome because interests peak at different times, but now we have many of the same interests. Robby was able to share a very close relationship with David as he was only three years apart from him. 

The friendship we share is very important to me. I value family over everything and am grateful every day for being surrounded by such a good family. Growing up, many days became fun even when they didn't seem like they should be, just because my brothers were around. Many people are less fortunate than me and spend much of their childhood alone without siblings. I recognize this and have always felt bad about it. If I learn that someone does not have siblings and wants someone to hang out with, I would always volunteer because I know its importance. 

A significant advantage comes from the wisdom they share with me. They have lived a combined nine more years than me and have gone through a lot of what I will go through. I love getting texts from them saying things like I did that, you don't need to do it, or try to do this… it helped me a lot. Another essential thing is perspective. They have given me great advice on how to handle life.

My oldest brother is into finance and real estate, just like I am. He has taught me a lot about the industries and gives me tips on what I might like best and what companies fit our viewpoints. I have interned where he did; it was one of my favorite experiences. He hardly misses and has helped me gain an edge on my competition. I feel fortunate to have someone like my brother Robby in my life to learn from. He makes it so I can see problems before they occur because of his insights. 

My other brother is big into health and wellness, which has generated a huge passion for me. I used to be overweight and didn't care what I put in my body. Now I read health articles, exercise, and take approaches to my lifestyle that only a select few do, like avoiding certain foods and engaging in certain lifestyles. The more I learn from David, the more I want to get involved. Both my brothers' lifestyles have had a significant impact on me. As I look up to them, I tend to fall in love with similar activities. 

I hope in the future, we can all come together and form a business. Robby likes to tell my mom that we can start our own business once Daniel gets out of college. That excites me and gives me a feeling of appreciation. I want my brothers to make it big, and I will do anything I can to help see that happen. I know building a business is not easy, but if I wanted to start one, there would be no better people.